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ORDINANCE N0. 166I
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 14-58-303 allows
waiving of competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such
procedure is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use
where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Advertising and Promotion Commission
has recommended contracting with the West Memphis Chamber of
Commerce for services related to tourist related events; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce is uniquely
situated for providing services sought by the West Memphis
Advertising and Promotion Commission and competitive bidding under
such circumstances would not be feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following item
to be used by the City, described as follows:
Contract for tourist related services between the West Memphis
Advertising and Promotion Commission and the West Memphis
Chamber of Commerce.
PASSED AND APPROVED this q-1~ day of ~r_P ~ ~r ,
19~.
~7GRAM, Mayo
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into this day between the
Advertising and Promotion Commission of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, (the Commission), and the West Memphis Chamber of
Commerce;
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the covenants and agreements set out
herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. The West Memphis Chamber of Commerce shall provide to the
Commission the following services connected with tourism events or
conventions:
a) Answer mail and call-in inquiries that are generated by
the Commission's advertising campaign;
b) Make recommendations and assist in the development of
promotional material for promoting West Memphis;
c ) Serve as consultant to the Commission in the planning and
development of tourism events and conventions;
d) Assist in coordinating tourism support services,
including, but not limited to, providing information
regarding lodging accommodations, dining establishments,
theme parks and other family entertainment facilities;
e) To make all necessary plans and arrangements for the
annual Christmas Parade in West Memphis;
f ) To assist in the planning, development and support of the
Livin' on the Levee Festival.
2. In consideration of the above services to be provided by
the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce, the Commission agrees to
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provide funding to the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce in the
amount of $10,000.00.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder set
their hands this ~_ day of ~ ~,,., ~,er , 19_~.
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
COMMISSION OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS
By:
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ATTEST:
SECRETARY
WEST MEMPHIS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
By:
PRE IDENT
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ORDINANCE N0. 1661
AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 14-58-303 allows
waiving of competitive bidding in exceptional situations where such
procedure is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, there are many items necessary for the City's use
where competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Advertising and Promotion Commission
has recommended contracting with the West Memphis Chamber of
Commerce for services related to tourist related events; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce is uniquely
situated for providing services sought by the West Memphis
Advertising and Promotion Commission and competitive bidding under
such circumstances would not be feasible or practical;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That competitive bidding be waived for the following item
to be used by the City, described as follows:
Contract for tourist related services between the West Memphis
Advertising and Promotion Commission and the West Memphis
Chamber of Commerce.
PASSED AND APPROVED this vt~~ day of ~ P M ~~' ,
19 Vl "1
PiGRAM,' Mayo